Scholarships

Use one of your membership benefits by applying for a scholarship to attend the Heartland Regional Workshop in Stevens Point, WI Mar 20-23, 2019! Applications must be received or postmarked by January 30, 2019. Download an application here.

Several scholarships are available for both Professional and Student members. They cover the early registration workshop fee, one night lodging at the lower rate, plus a little extra ($370 Professional, $297 Student). Scholarships are issued as a reimbursement. Recipients receive a check after requirements are fulfilled.

Eligibility

All applicants must be current NAI members. This scholarship opportunity is open to members of any Region and Province.

Students should be enrolled at least part time in a college or university.

Professionals should be working in the field of interpretation.

Members of the Scholarship Committee, their employees, and immediate family are not eligible.

Applicants must submit:

A completed application form.

A letter of support from a professor, supervisor or colleague.

Share with us your top five points to live by, in your profession or as a student looking to enter the profession.

If selected, your submission may appear in the region's newsletter the Buffalo Bull. Selection criteria include grammar, organization and flow, following direction, relevance and universal appeal, career goals (for students) and contribution/involvement in NAI/interpretive field (for professionals). Recipients are notified by February 15, 2019.

Recipients must:

Attend the entire workshop.

Volunteer in at least two areas for the workshop. Recipients are expected to volunteer at the live auction.

Caption a photo of yourself at the workshop and include one new thing you learned while there that you think would benefit others in this field.